The Winthrop University Archives is the memory center for all university records of historical significance. It preserves a variety of materials relating to the origin and development of Winthrop, and to the achievements of its officers, faculty, staff, alumni and students. Of special interest are correspondence, photographs, administrative records, speeches and business files that document the work of the University and its components. A guide to the collection is available here.
A few of the types of collections included within the University Archives are:
- Board of Trustees Minutes
- The President’s Administrative Records
- Records Relating to Winthrop’s History
- Records Relating to Administrative Offices
- Records of the Academic Departments
- University, Faculty, Alumni, and Student Publications
- Student Organizations and Club Records
- Theses
- Memorabilia (Scrapbooks, Uniforms, Reminiscences, etc.)
- Photographs
- Vertical and Biographical Files (newspapers, articles, etc. pertaining to the University and Faculty/Staff)
- Other Records of Administrative and Historical Value
Article
W411-005 - Office of Public Relations: News Briefs, Office of Public Relations
W411-006 - Office of Public Relations: Correspondence and Memoranda, Office of Public Relations
W411-007 - Office of Public Relations: Various Records, Office of Public Relations
W412-002 - Personnel Office: New Staff Orientation Records, Personnel Office
W412-003 - Personnel Office: Correspondence and Memoranda, Personnel Office
W412-004 - Personnel Office: Faculty and Staff Salaries, Personnel Office
W412-005 - Personnel Office: Newsletter, Personnel Office and Human Resources, Office of
W413.1 - Gifts and Bequests, Gifts and Bequests
W413.2-001 - Scholarships: Entrance and Scholarship Examinations General Records, Scholarships
W413.2-002 - Scholarships: Applications and Correspondence Relating to NYA Student Employment, Scholarships
W413.2-003 - Scholarships: Correspondence and Related Records between Winthrop and NYA, Scholarships
W413.2-004 - Scholarships: Various Records Relating to NYA Programs, Scholarships
W413.2-005 - Scholarships: Scholarship and Employment Card File, Scholarships
W413.2-006 - Scholarships: Records Relating to Scholarships, Loans, Financial Aid, and Faculty Fellowships, Scholarships
W413.2-007 - Scholarships: Records Relating tot he National Defense Education Act Institute (NDEA), Scholarships
W413.2-008 - Scholarships: Correspondence and Memoranda, Scholarships
W413.2-009 - Scholarships: Various Records, Scholarships
W413.3-001 - Awards: Sullivan Awards, Awards
W413.3-002 - Awards: Records Realting to the American Legion Award, Awards
W413.3-003 - Awards: Faculty/Staff Awards and Presidential Citations, Awards
W413.3-004 - Awards: Various Award Records, Awards
W413.4-001 - Winthrop Foundation: Winthrop Campaign Records, Winthrop Foundation
W413 - Finance, Finance
W415.1 - Biography, Biography
W415.2-001A-01 - Memorabilia: Artifacts: Silverware, Memorabilia
W415.2-001A-02 - Memorabilia: Artifacts: Commemorative Plates, Memorabilia
W415.2-001A-03 - Memorabilia: Plaques, Memorabilia
W415.2-001A-04 - Memorabilia: Artifacts: Athletic Equipment, Memorabilia
W415.2-001A-05 - Memorabilia: Artifacts: Coffee Mugs, Memorabilia
W415.2-001A-06 - Memorabilia: Artifacts: Trophies, Memorabilia
W415.2-001A-07 - Memorabilia: Artifacts: Drinking Glasses, Memorabilia
W415.2-001A-08 - Memorabilia: Artifacts: Office Artifacts, Memorabilia
W415.2-001A-09 - Memorabilia: Artifacts: Bottles, Memorabilia
W415.2-001A-10 - Memorabilia: Artifacts: Buttons, Memorabilia
W415.2-001A-11 - Memorabilia: Artifacts: Winthrop Building Pieces, Memorabilia
W415.2-001A-12 - Memorabilia: Artifacts: Medallions, Memorabilia
W415.2-001A-13 - Memorabilia: Artifacts: Keys, Memorabilia
W415.2-001A-14 - Memorabilia: Artifacts: Various, Memorabilia
W415.2-001A-15 - Memorabilia: Artifacts: Tools, Memorabilia
W415.2-001A-16 - Memorabilia: Artifacts: Signs, Memorabilia
W415.2-001A-17 - Memorabilia: Artifacts: Dining Dishes, Memorabilia
W415.2-001A-18 - Memorabilia: Artifacts: Guest Books, Memorabilia
W415.2-001A-19 - Memorabilia: Artifacts: Stickers, Memorabilia
W415.2-001A-20 - Memorabilia: Artifacts: Christmas, Memorabilia
W415.2-002B-01 - Memorabilia: Diplomas and Certificates: 1886-1889, Memorabilia
W415.2-002B-02 - Memorabilia: Diplomas and Certificates: 1890-1899, Memorabilia
W415.2-002B-03 - Memorabilia: Diplomas and Certificates: 1900-1909, Memorabilia
W415.2-002B-04 - Memorabilia: Diplomas and Certificates: 1910-1919, Memorabilia
W415.2-002B-05 - Memorabilia: Diplomas and Certificates: 1920-1929, Memorabilia
W415.2-002B-06 - Memorabilia: Diplomas and Certificates: 1930-1939, Memorabilia
W415.2-002B-07 - Memorabilia: Diplomas and Certificates: 1940-1949, Memorabilia
W415.2-002B-08 - Memorabilia: Diplomas and Certificates: 1950-1959, Memorabilia
W415.2-002B-09 - Memorabilia: Diplomas and Certificates: 1960-1969, Memorabilia
W415.2-002B-10 - Memorabilia: Diplomas and Certificates: 1970-1979, Memorabilia
W415.2-002B-11 - Memorabilia: Diplomas and Certificates: 1980-1989, Memorabilia
W415.2-002B-12 - Memorabilia: Diplomas and Certificates: 1990-1999, Memorabilia
W415.2-002B-13 - Memorabilia: Diplomas and Certificates: 2000-2009, Memorabilia
W415.2-002B-14 - Memorabilia: Diplomas and Certificates: 2010-2019, Memorabilia
W415.2-003C-01 - Memorabilia: Jewelry: Rings, Memorabilia
W415.2-003C-02 - Memorabilia: Jewelry: Pins, Memorabilia
W415.2-003C-03 - Memorabilia: Jewelry: Necklaces and Pendants, Memorabilia
W415.2-004D-01 - Memorabilia: Scrapbooks and Albums: pre-1900s, Memorabilia
W415.2-004D-02 - Memorabilia: Scrapbooks and Albums: 1900-1909, Memorabilia
W415.2-004D-03 - Memorabilia: Scrapbooks and Albums: 1910-1919, Memorabilia
W415.2-004D-04 - Memorabilia: Scrapbooks and Albums: 1920-1929, Memorabilia
W415.2-004D-05 - Memorabilia: Scrapbooks and Albums: 1930-1939, Memorabilia
W415.2-004D-06 - Memorabilia: Scrapbooks and Albums: 1940-1949, Memorabilia
W415.2-004D-07 - Memorabilia: Scrapbooks and Albums: 1950-1959, Memorabilia
W415.2-004D-08 - Memorabilia: Scrapbooks and Albums: 1960-1969, Memorabilia
W415.2-005E-01 - Memorabilia: Textiles: Clothing and Uniforms: Pre-1890s, Memorabilia
W415.2-005E-02 - Memorabilia: Textiles: Clothing and Uniforms: 1890-1899, Memorabilia
W415.2-005E-03 - Memorabilia: Textiles: Clothing and Uniforms: 1900-1909, Memorabilia
W415.2-005E-04 - Memorabilia: Textiles: Clothing and Uniforms: 1910-1919, Memorabilia
W415.2-005E-05 - Memorabilia: Textiles: Clothing and Uniforms: 1920-1929, Memorabilia
W415.2-005E-06 - Memorabilia: Textiles: Clothing and Uniforms: 1930-1939, Memorabilia
W415.2-005E-07 - Memorabilia: Clothing and Uniforms: 1940-1949, Memorabilia
W415.2-005E-08 - Memorabilia: Textiles: Clothing and Uniforms: 1950-1959, Memorabilia
W415.2-005E-09 - Memorabilia: Textiles: Clothing and Uniforms: 1960-1969, Memorabilia
W415.2-005E-10 - Memorabilia: Textiles: Clothing and Uniforms: 1970-1979, Memorabilia
W415.2-005E-11 - Memorabilia: Textiles: Clothing and Uniforms: 1980-1989, Memorabilia
W415.2-005E-12 - Memorabilia: Textiles: Clothing and Uniforms: 1990-1999, Memorabilia
W415.2-005E-13 - Memorabilia: Textiles: Clothing and Uniforms: 2000-2009, Memorabilia
W415.2-005E-14 - Memorabilia: Textiles: Clothing and Uniforms: 2010-2019, Memorabilia
W415.2-005E-15 - Memorabilia: Textiles: Clothing and Uniforms: Accessories, Memorabilia
W415.2-005E-16 - Memorabilia: Textiles: Clothing and Uniforms: Academic Regalia, Memorabilia
W415.2-005E-17 - Memorabilia: Textiles: Clothing and Uniforms: Reproductions, Memorabilia
W415.2-006F-01 - Memorabilia: Textiles: Miscellaneous: Banners, Memorabilia
W415.2-006F-02 - Memorabilia: Textiles: Miscellaneous-Pennants, Memorabilia
W415.2-006F-03 - Memorabilia: Textiles: Miscellaneous- Towels, Memorabilia
W415.2-006F-04 - Memorabilia: Textiles: Miscellaneous- Various, Memorabilia
W415.2-006F-05 - Memorabilia: Textiles: Miscellaneous- Patches, Memorabilia
W415.2-006F-06 - Memorabilia: Textiles: Miscellaneous- Handkerchiefs and Scarves, Memorabilia
W415.2-006F-07 - Memorabilia: Textiles: Miscellaneous- Blankets and Pillow Shams, Memorabilia
W415.2-006F-08 - Memorabilia: Textiles: Miscellaneous- Flags, Memorabilia
W415.2-007G-01 - Memorabilia: Headwear: Band Hats, Memorabilia
W415.2-007G-02 - Memorabilia: Headwear: Commencement Hats, Memorabilia
W415.2-007G-03 - Memorabilia: Headwear: May Day Crowns, Memorabilia
W415.2-007G-04 - Memorabilia: Headwear: Rat Caps, Memorabilia
W415.2-007G-05 - Memorabilia: Headwear: Various, Memorabilia
W415.2-008H-01 - Memorabilia: Artwork: Oils, Memorabilia
